Functional Polymer Blends and Nanocomposites (Hardcover)

Polymer blends and nanocomposites represent an advanced branch of polymer science where the component properties are efficiently enhanced by using various synthetic and processing methodologies. Extensive research focus on these materials in the past decades has resulted in significant know how in tuning their properties and performance. The book aims to present some of these functional polymer blends and nanocomposites with superior property profiles. Insights into the synthesis and processing of these materials have been presented and correlated with their properties and performance. The book is a comprehensive reference text for polymer, chemical, biochemical, mechanical and materials engineers, as well as plastics technologists. It is immensely beneficial for practicing scientists and researchers in both industry and academia. The book also serves as a useful text for the postgraduate university students in materials, polymer and chemical engineering disciplines.

Dr. Vikas Mittal worked as Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at The Petroleum Institute (part of Khalifa University of Science and Technology), Abu Dhabi, UAE. Before, he was employed at BASF, Germany as polymer engineer and at SunChemical, UK as materials scientist. Dr. Mittal received his PhD degree in 2006 from Department of Materials and Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich, Switzerland. He has been an active researcher in the field of polymer nanotechnology and its applications in various streams. He has published more than 125 peer reviewed papers on these subjects, along with 35 edited and authored books. His research accomplishments have also resulted in many patents. In addition, he has published many book chapters and has also delivered numerous keynote and invited lectures.